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Brett W Avants
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  • Saint Charles, MO
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What are you reading?

I just finished reading One Square Mile of Hell: The Battle for Tarawa. This was one of the best accounts of the battle I have read from the ground level. John Wukovits dramatically and effectively w…

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What are you reading?

Since I am playing SPI's Pea Ridge, I thought I would read Pea Ridge by William Shea. A very good riveting account of the why's of the battle, as well as the how's. I really never knew much about thi…

Replied May 18

What are you reading?

Hey Jim; That is one of my favorite books. Read it the first time in High School, and then heard Chandler speak a few times at West Point. Yeah, it's long, but you won't put it down.

Replied May 18

What are you reading?

Hi Mike; Thanks. I will have to add this one to my list. Brett

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I just finished reading One Square Mile of Hell: The Battle for Tarawa. This was one of the best accounts of the battle I have read from the ground level. John Wukovits dramatically and effectively weaves into the narrative a wide variety of eye wit…
August 20
Mark Herman and Brett W Avants are now friends
July 24
Thanks! I created the coversheets and just had it done at OfficeMax.
July 12
who did you spiral binding, looks nice...
July 11
A good high end handheld scanner might be a good choice. I have an older one and not so good, but I have heard the quality has imprived allot.
July 11
Hey Grumpy - I think the spiral binding of the ASLRB is a great time saver for me. It is easier to read for me, and much more portable than a 3 ring binder. Sometimes I will take a break from the office and go out to lunch, and take the rulebook wit…
July 11
Excellent. Love the banner in the backround too. :D HUUAH!! Have a Question Brett, how much of a gaming time saver do you feel these organzational steps provide, so far as setup and game play?
July 11
Wow! Now that's deep.
July 11
Brett W Avants added a blog post
I really like to see other people’s stuff. It just looks cool to see someone’s games on their shelf, or how they have organized their counters, or…whatever. So here are some pictures of my stuff and how I organize one of the coolest and best games…
July 10
Great site! I am looking forward to exploring this in more detail. I really like this game system, and expect that this will be a valuable support tool for these wonderful games. I am going to have to log in a lot of plays!
June 10
A few of us here in St. Louis commemorated D-Day by playing Overlord/Killing Ground. We only got to turn 3, but it sure was a good time. And we were able to remember those who fought and died to preserve freedom.
June 7
Since I am playing SPI's Pea Ridge, I thought I would read Pea Ridge by William Shea. A very good riveting account of the why's of the battle, as well as the how's. I really never knew much about this battle (even though I am from Little Rock, Arkan…
May 18
Hey Jim; That is one of my favorite books. Read it the first time in High School, and then heard Chandler speak a few times at West Point. Yeah, it's long, but you won't put it down.
May 18
In 2010, the World Boardgaming Championships will be in Lancaster, PA, from Aug. 2-8, with pre-cons starting July 31.
May 2
Brett W Avants and Gerry Palmer are now friends
May 2
Hi Mike; Thanks. I will have to add this one to my list. Brett
April 28

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Your favorite game(s):
ASL, ATS, any OCS or SCS game, SPI Central Front series, GCACW, and just about anything having to do with the Arab/Israeli Wars or Modern Conflict, incuding NATO/Warsaw Pact. I am also a sucker for just about any of the old SPI games, especially the monsters.
What game(s) are you currently playing (solitaire, FTF, PBEM, etc.) or wish to play next?
OCS Guderians Blitzkrieg II, Central Front Fifth Corps, GDW's Third World War
What game(s) have you played recently?
OCS Baltic Gap, OCS Sicily, SCS Africa II, SPI Fifth Corps, ASL, Stonewall Jackson's Way, a ton of ATS stuff...
In general, how much time do you spend gaming?
not enough!
How big is your game collection?
not big enough... but I am trying hard to remedy this!
Your local game club(s) and/or where you reside (let's network!)
St. Charles/St. Louis
About Me
USMA, West Point, class of 1988; Desert Storm scout platoon leader and troop XO for L/3/2ACR; intelligence officer for one of those three letter agencies (if I tell you more, then I will have to kill you...); Marketing Director at MEMC. Teaching pastor on the side. I love my wife and girls.

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I really like to see other people’s stuff. It just looks cool to see someone’s games on their shelf, or how they have organized their counters, or…whatever. So here are some pictures of my stuff and how I organize one of the coolest and best games ever created.




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Posted on July 10, 2010 at 10:00pm — 4 Comments

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Gavutu-Tanambogo, turn 5

Turn 5 saw the last units from the LC's disembark. The Marines were able to finally root out the last squad from the remaining buildings, and technically have won the scenario by the end of turn 5. However, the hill at the back of the island still has a large group of dug-in Japanese defenders. The one hold-out in the Japanese bunker has decided to move back through the jungle to positions on the hill with its MMG. The death toll so far has been tremendous. The Marines have lost 8 squads (33%

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Posted on April 24, 2010 at 4:48pm — 2 Comments

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Gavutu-Tanambogo, Turn 4

The Marines have now consolidated on the tip of the island, and are pressing forward to clear and occupy the buildings on the island. On turn 4, there is one building left to clear, but a combined effort roots the Japanese squad from the building. The Japanese small arms and MG fire still takes its toll on the Marines. Next turn the remaining Marines in the landing craft will disembark and aid in the occupation efforts. The photo below is the situation at the end of turn 4.



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Posted on April 24, 2010 at 4:30pm —

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Gavutu-Tanambogo, Turn 3

Well, as in war and war games, the tide can turn in a second. The Marines were able to withstand some withering fire from the Japanese entrenched machineguns and small arms fire. They were able to establish a beachead with a couple of worn-down platoons. One squad threw a satchel charge and took out a couple of Japanese squads, while leader-directed MG fire did some damage on some of the forward defenders. More landings will occur on turns 4 and possibly 5. The Marines may be able to secure t

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Posted on April 24, 2010 at 2:34pm —

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At 7:54am on April 24, 2010, Chris Easter said…
Brett,
Homercon is certainly one event I would like to attend. In the past few years I have started attending some conventions. Made it to the CSW Expo once, I have gone gone to the BrogFest (Charleston) for the past 3 years, I am going to Rapier (Jacksonville) in June, I am going to host a small con (3rd annual Savannah Siege) either this summer or fall, and then hope to get to WBC in August. Attending 3-4 conventions in one year would be a record for me. Of course, 3 of them are only a short drive so that helps.

I have not played any Vassal yet but actually have my first game scheduled for Sunday night with another gamer who is experienced with it. We will be playing Monmouth (Amer Rev - GMT). Once I get up to speed maybe we can take a shot at a game online in the near future.

Feel free to email me (easter.usma@gmail.com) or call (912) 450-5555 anytime when you are ready to try and setup something.

As a side note, my wife (Carla Miller class of 1989) was originally from Floirissant. Is St. Louis your original home?

Chris
At 7:36pm on April 23, 2010, Chris Easter said…
No Task Too Great!!!

Brett, good to see a classmate online. Do you play any Vassal or get the chance to travel to any conventions? I own quite a few of the games on your list above.

Chris
At 9:39pm on January 19, 2010, Smitty said…
As their game review editor, we endeavor to get out timely and useful reviews. Personally before I joined them I loved many of his little games - many of which are gems. Try the latest issue and see what you think!
At 9:33pm on January 19, 2010, Smitty said…
http://redsashgames.com Go here.

Also ever hear of Panzer Digest?
At 9:26am on January 18, 2010, Smitty said…
Brett:

Welcome aboard. Have you looked into the LAce War Series at all?

Smitty
At 11:00pm on December 23, 2009, John Rainey said…
Brett

Thanks for the friend request. Seems we have several areas in common.
 
 
 

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